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When to Let Go of Your Makeup

Ladies, we know how you love your makeup products but there’s always a time to let go of them. Expiration dates are not the only indicators of saying goodbye to your makeup products. A Professional Makeup Artist in DC knows the best time to say adieu. Here are a few reminders in determining how long you should keep your beauty products.

You don’t want to use makeup products with bacteria breeding on them. This can cause infection. Dry or solid makeup beauty products generally last longer than liquids like liquid foundation and liquid eyeliner. As a rule of the thumb, if the product’s color, smell or texture changes, or if it feels different when you apply it on your skin then get rid of it right away.

You can keep your powder foundation or blush for a good two years unless you feel texture changes or if they feel different on your skin.

Lipstick

Unlike shadows that last for only a year, you can keep your lipstick for a good two years. However, check the color and texture if it is not dried out yet. Long-wearing lipsticks for instance have ingredients that evaporate faster so their shelf life is shorter for only about 12 to 18 months. They won’t look creamy on your lips anymore after 18 months.

Eye and Lip Pencil

They can last for a year and sharpen them regularly.

Mascara

Since mascara is a liquid product, you can only keep it for three months even if it doesn’t start drying out or become clumpy. This keeps you away from the risk of getting bacteria on your eye area.

Eyeshadow

Yes, we know it’s a product women generally keep for years but you should not keep it more than a year. If it is a cream shadow then keep it for nine months after opening. Your eye area is very sensitive, it is not worth the risk.

Learning to let go of your favorite makeup is not that hard. Remember you can always have a fresh new set of makeup that is friendly to your skin. To get more tips and trends from the Best Makeup Artist in Washington, DC

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Audrey Bethards, Hair and Makeup, Inc.

Audrey Bethards, Hair stylist and Makeup artist in Washington, DC. Providing hair stylist and makeup artist services for Fashion, Bridal, Runway Fashion Shows, Photography, HDTV Video Film, Galas and Special Events. With more than 30 years in the beauty industry. She has a high experience and reliable reputation in the Washington DC – Baltimore, MD – Northern Virginia area.